March 5, 2000

Volume XIX - Number 10

Author Unknown (one of those e-mail things that goes around)

that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

that you can keep going long after you can't.

that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.

that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

AM SERMON:

"What Does It Mean To Be a Christian?". .Jackie Stearsman
(Matthew 5: 3-12)

PM SERMON:

"We Serve The Same God"
. . .Carlton Hyde
(Philippians 1: 3-6)

Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to the family and friends of sister Mary Braxton who passed away suddenly last Monday morning. The funeral was held here at Orange Street last Wednesday.

Personal Work Group
The Personal Work Group is scheduled to meet tomorrow evening after the evening worship in Assembly Room #2. Members of the group and any who would like to participate in the group's work are encouraged to attend.

OOPS!
We apologize to the Lindsay family for mis-printing their name in the bulletin. The correct information should have read:

LINDSAY, Eric & Florence. . . . . . . . . ./// - /////
Romaine
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Volunteers Needed
We will need volunteers to host dinners for the Sojourners while they are here helping us with our VBS. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer. These dinners will take the place of our monthly "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner" for the month of March. If you have any questions, please see Tammi Paye.

There will also be a need for cookies and drinks for the five days of the VBS. If you can help out in this area please see Frances Copeland.

There is also a need for door signs and banners. If you can help out with this, see one of the elders.

Add To Your Directory
We are very pleased that Lois McPeak has expressed a desire to be identified with the Lord's church here at Orange St. Please add the following information:

McPEAK, Lois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \\\-\\\\\\
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Keely Watkins, Jeff Brooks, B.C. Carr, Robert Cox, Barb Faught, Latanea Sims,
Janella Ash, Theresa Chadwick, Sue Church, Norris Clark, Ervin & Alma Eubanks,
Clay Hightower, Brice Oliver, Macon Cox, James & Dot Thornhill, Travis Thornhill,
Robert West, Mary Beaty, Bob Hodgdon, Vannie Dowdy (Alabama), Vera Willis,
Juanita Ashley, Sherry Hobbs, Frances Austin, Mattie Hughs, Virgie Liles,
Olivia Miner, Alzonio Rhodes, Frances Black, James Howell, Doc Anderson,
Elizabeth Gillespie, Talmadge Royal, George Willis, Victoria Wooster